American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Neuro RN for a night shift position requiring NM or compact RN license and recent CVA/stroke care experience. Details Medical Surgical Neuro unit with 32 beds Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (18:30-7:00) Nurse to patient ratio of 1:6 Rapid response team activation responsibilities Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts within 6 weeks No on-call requirements Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief unit orientation provided Epic charting system used Requirements Active RN license (NM or Compact) required prior to start BLS and NIHSS certifications required CPI certification preferred Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Neuro nursing experience required First-time travelers considered if they have 24 months of nursing experience Experience with CVA/stroke patient care preferred Skills in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and phlebotomy Respiratory care skills including chest tube management, HFNC, and oxygen administration Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE Experience managing feeding tubes, colostomy/ileostomy care, and surgical drains Experience with renal/genitourinary care including pre/post hemodialysis management Additional Information Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg Neuro patients including stroke and CVA cases Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible as a traveler, as locals are not accepted Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travel pairs or groups are not accepted American Traveler Job ID P-774397. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.